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. >> here is what is coming up in the next half-hour. president obama cancels a vote on military action in syria, saying he wants to give diplomacy a chance. syrian refugees arrived here in germany. >> and a german court rules that muslim girls must take heart in school swimming lessons. -- must take part in school swimming lessons. >> u.s. president barack obama has put plans toaunch a military attack on syria on hold, saying he wants to give diplomacy a chance. his comments came in an address to the nation last night. >> obama says washington wants to explore a russian plan to put serious chemical weapons under international control, but warned that the u.s. military was ready to strike is the plan failed. >> a minutes silence on the white house lawn to remember the victims of 9/11. the u.s. used the al qaeda attacks as justification for the wars in afghanistan and iraq. 12 years later, the majority of americans are against involvement in another armed conflict. with that in mind, obama pitched his address to the nation. >> my fellow a
. >> here is what is coming up in the next half-hour. president obama cancels a vote on military action in syria, saying he wants to give diplomacy a chance. syrian refugees arrived here in germany. >> and a german court rules that muslim girls must take heart in school swimming lessons. -- must take part in school swimming lessons. >> u.s. president barack obama has put plans toaunch a military attack on syria on hold, saying he wants to give diplomacy a chance. his comments...
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that is expected to be in not earlier than next week he cause this weekend, the united nations weapons inspectors are expected to present their findings. >> tank you very much for that. >> president barack obama will have his eye on developments in london. he is still hoping to marshall brought support. a white house spokesman said obama had spoken to chancellor angela merkel by phone and reiterated that the u.s. would be ready to act without a human mandate. >> unfortunately, what we are seeing right now is pressure repeatedly block efforts at the human -- the united nations to hold the assad regime accountable. it's disappointing, but the president says he will not allow that obstruction to prevent him from making decisions in the best interests of our national security. >> for more from washington, we are joined by our correspondent. is the mood in washington changing? >> i'm pretty sure that president obama does not like what he sees for a long time. the british, and we have to confess, the wrench governments have been in favor of military intervention and have put pressure on wash
that is expected to be in not earlier than next week he cause this weekend, the united nations weapons inspectors are expected to present their findings. >> tank you very much for that. >> president barack obama will have his eye on developments in london. he is still hoping to marshall brought support. a white house spokesman said obama had spoken to chancellor angela merkel by phone and reiterated that the u.s. would be ready to act without a human mandate. >> unfortunately,...
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." >> barack obama and benjamin netanyahu reaffirm u.s.-israeli ties and stress a common stance against iran. >> bailout crisis meetings continue in cyprus as the central bank announces the banks will remain shut until next week. >> and from berlin to the himalayan kingdom of bhutan, we asked what makes people smile on the international day of happiness. it is a visit heavier on symbolism than on substance. president barack obama is in israel right now, where he has promised america's enduring support for the jewish state. he also stressed the need for peace. >> but obama is not expected to provide new initiatives or policy moves in the area of the middle east peace process, which is secondary to israeli leaders when compared to the possibility of a nuclear iran. president obama and prime minister netanyahu have given a press conference. we will talk to our jerusalem correspondent about that in a moment. >> but first, the israeli president said that president barack obama has a vision that can transform the middle east. the pair met earlie
." >> barack obama and benjamin netanyahu reaffirm u.s.-israeli ties and stress a common stance against iran. >> bailout crisis meetings continue in cyprus as the central bank announces the banks will remain shut until next week. >> and from berlin to the himalayan kingdom of bhutan, we asked what makes people smile on the international day of happiness. it is a visit heavier on symbolism than on substance. president barack obama is in israel right now, where he has...
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obama then looked forward to his next and final four years in office calling an end to the politics of division and saying the united states could achieve anything if it acted as one. >> a decade of war is now ending. an economic recovery has begun. america's possibilities are limitless, for we possess all of the qualities this world without boundaries demand, youth and drive, diversity and openness. an endless capacity for risk and a gift for reinvention. my fellow americans, we are made for this moment and we will seize it so long as we seize it together. >> our washington correspondent was there. you were at the inauguration. obama had quite a big wish list. take us through it. >> well, it is not really a wish list. inaugural speeches are not the place for a wish list. but you can read between the lines. i would sum it up with two words, unity and equality. a message to republicans meaning let's work together for a change to try to make things better in america, especially economically speaking and also for the budget. now equality is something that rsonates very well with his voter
obama then looked forward to his next and final four years in office calling an end to the politics of division and saying the united states could achieve anything if it acted as one. >> a decade of war is now ending. an economic recovery has begun. america's possibilities are limitless, for we possess all of the qualities this world without boundaries demand, youth and drive, diversity and openness. an endless capacity for risk and a gift for reinvention. my fellow americans, we are made...
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the is catherine ashton is representing the six world powers over the next three days. less is keen to keep preure on to ron that sanctions will be tough and while president barack obama give diplomacy a chance to bear fruit. all this. as pres the united states me maintaining all options to prevent them from getting nuclear weapons i think that is a task that is were conducted. the iranian nuclear program is spread over several sites. there's a nuclear power plant that will share as well as sites for uranium mining enrichment there are also research facilities which can manufacture fuel rods. and in twenty fourteen a reactor capable of making weapons grade plutonium is due to go on line in iraq. iran says its nuclear program is purely civilian in nature. but western governments suspect decide to also be used to develop and build a nuclear weapon. sanctions have hit the wrong heart the oil embargo alone has cost the country sixty percent of its international revenues those measures have brought him onto the table. iran once the negotiations to lead to an easing of sancti
the is catherine ashton is representing the six world powers over the next three days. less is keen to keep preure on to ron that sanctions will be tough and while president barack obama give diplomacy a chance to bear fruit. all this. as pres the united states me maintaining all options to prevent them from getting nuclear weapons i think that is a task that is were conducted. the iranian nuclear program is spread over several sites. there's a nuclear power plant that will share as well as...
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afghan operations next year. turning to europe, he raised the prospect of a free-trade zone to encourage commerce with european union countries and believe fears his new asian focus would come at europe's expense -- the late -- belay fears. >> trade that is fair and free across the atlantic supports millions of good-paying american jobs. >> but in a bitterly divided washington, president obama will have his work cut out for him if he wants to push his agenda through. >> well, that trans-atlantic free-trade zone has long been a goal for the european union. after years of very little progress, the e appears to -- the eu appears to have an ally in what has. >> president obama announced the start of trade negotiations on a trade deal. brussels said talks could begin before summer. if successful, those negotiations would result in the biggest financial trade deal ever. >> the eu and u.s. already trade some 2 billion euros worth of goods and services every day. about 1/3 of total global commerce. president obama wants
afghan operations next year. turning to europe, he raised the prospect of a free-trade zone to encourage commerce with european union countries and believe fears his new asian focus would come at europe's expense -- the late -- belay fears. >> trade that is fair and free across the atlantic supports millions of good-paying american jobs. >> but in a bitterly divided washington, president obama will have his work cut out for him if he wants to push his agenda through. >> well,...
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leaders have agreed to meet in washington next month. it could be the biggest trade deal ever. a move obama says will improve transatlantic relations. >> this potentially groundbreaking partnership would increase those ties. it would increase exports, decrease barriers to trade and investment. as part of broader growth strategies, it would support hundreds of thousands of jobs on both sides of the ocean. >> cameron sought out remote in his killings for the summit -- remote and his killings -- remote enniskillen for the summit. the leaders have limited time to find answers to some very difficult questions. >> the differences between russia and the u.s. is certainly overshadowing the summit. thank you for joining us here. the u.s., france, and great britain are intent on arming the rebels. we have russia on the other side to liberating arms to the regime. is this not becoming a proxy war? >> > we have a conference in a couple of weeks. now it is time to put political pressure on the assad regime as well as on russia. therefore, the announcement to be ready to provide weapons to a
leaders have agreed to meet in washington next month. it could be the biggest trade deal ever. a move obama says will improve transatlantic relations. >> this potentially groundbreaking partnership would increase those ties. it would increase exports, decrease barriers to trade and investment. as part of broader growth strategies, it would support hundreds of thousands of jobs on both sides of the ocean. >> cameron sought out remote in his killings for the summit -- remote and his...
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. >> a lot of open questions that perhaps we will find answers to in the next few days. there is a lot of focus on congress, obama trying to drum up support for a possible attack. we are talking about a vote as early as wednesday. >> right, but this new development might change it, it might provide an excuse to congressmen who were fighting with themselves, wrestling with themselves, who wanted to say no but who may be out of allegiance to obama were going to say yes. in maybe an excuse, or maybe to delay the process further. it looks like there is no majority for obama in the house of representatives, and it is not clear if there is a majority in the senate, and you need both chambers to pass a resolution in congress, so it is not looking to opened for obama on that front. >> they have stressed they do not need congressional approval to do an attack. what is the word in washington at the moment? if congress votes no, do people think obama would go ahead with some type of strike? >> well, the only one who can really answer that question is obama himself. like you said, h
. >> a lot of open questions that perhaps we will find answers to in the next few days. there is a lot of focus on congress, obama trying to drum up support for a possible attack. we are talking about a vote as early as wednesday. >> right, but this new development might change it, it might provide an excuse to congressmen who were fighting with themselves, wrestling with themselves, who wanted to say no but who may be out of allegiance to obama were going to say yes. in maybe an...
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president barack obama canceled plans to meet russian president putin next month. >> what sounded like a slap at obama, the russian prime minister told reporters it is time for the u.s. and russia to work together as grown-ups. >> he came to washington with a long list of issues. up for discussion, afghanistan, iran, and north korea, arms control, and human rights. both sides were ready for open and frank talks, but on this day, one issue overshadowed all the rest. >> it's no secret that we have experienced some challenging moments. obviously not just over the snowden case. we will discuss these differences today for certain, but this meeting remains important above and beyond the collisions and the moments of disagreement. >> both sides have signaled agreement, and a lot depends on us. we need to work together in an adult manner. we have done our part, and we expect a similar attitude in return. >> so the foreign ministers are talking, but few expect big breakthroughs here. >> let's pull in our washington correspondent. we see the ministers talking, but i'm still wondering why these t
president barack obama canceled plans to meet russian president putin next month. >> what sounded like a slap at obama, the russian prime minister told reporters it is time for the u.s. and russia to work together as grown-ups. >> he came to washington with a long list of issues. up for discussion, afghanistan, iran, and north korea, arms control, and human rights. both sides were ready for open and frank talks, but on this day, one issue overshadowed all the rest. >> it's no...
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what does president obama have to do next? >> i think he is caught in a dilemma. it has been obvious in recent months that the obama administration does not want to intervene militarily in syria. it does not want to send weapons to the insurgents, but if this is really a red line for the obama administration, as the president has said, he would have to. either he loses credibility or he does something that he does not want to do. >> all the while, you get the feeling that president obama -- he is struggling not to look like george w. bush. if intervention has to happen, he wants it to be done with facts that we can believe in. >> yes, and i think that is a good idea because you never know where this information comes from. i think the u.s. administration should take its time just to find out if this really is reliable, and i think it should think twice about intervening militarily, even if it comes out that chemical weapons have been used on a limited scale. >> as always, thanks for coming in and giving us your insight. the surviving boston marathon bombing suspec
what does president obama have to do next? >> i think he is caught in a dilemma. it has been obvious in recent months that the obama administration does not want to intervene militarily in syria. it does not want to send weapons to the insurgents, but if this is really a red line for the obama administration, as the president has said, he would have to. either he loses credibility or he does something that he does not want to do. >> all the while, you get the feeling that president...
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president barack obama has canceled a meeting with russian president vladimir put in next month. this follows comments that would made about obama in a television interview on tuesday. >> obama said he was disappointed by russia granting asylum to snowden and said his decision reflected growing challenges between washington and moscow. the u.s. president said he would the attending the g between -- the g 20 summit in saint readers for as planned. -- st. petersburg as planned. this retaliation from washington was expected, so obama's cancellation does not come as a big surprise, does it? >> no, it was not a surprise. it was more that the obama administration has done everything in their power to prevent russia from giving asylum to snowden. obama personally called to discuss this issue. but potent regards him -- clinton regatta missile the president and that is why -- putin regards obama as a weak president and that is why he wants to send the signal. >> just how damaging is this snowden situation for these two world powers? >> well, the snowden issue places a burden on the relati
president barack obama has canceled a meeting with russian president vladimir put in next month. this follows comments that would made about obama in a television interview on tuesday. >> obama said he was disappointed by russia granting asylum to snowden and said his decision reflected growing challenges between washington and moscow. the u.s. president said he would the attending the g between -- the g 20 summit in saint readers for as planned. -- st. petersburg as planned. this...
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president putin will greet president obama, shake his hand, but what happens next, we will see, as if to suggest -- there is a sense they will talk about this. it needs to be solved, they know that. >> thanks for the update. >> let's take a closer look at this. the relationship with putin and obama was never on very firm footing. lately, they cannot agree on anything. >> the contrast in their approaches are profound. let's get a look at how things have developed. >> brack obama and vladimir putin's body language when they see each other -- barak obama -- barack obama and vladimir putin's body language when they see each other is clear. relations between the two world powers have not been so tense since the cold war. since putin's returned to the kremlin in 2011, there has been a series of tit-for-tat slights. the kremlin incensed the white house when it refused to extradite former intelligence officer edward snowden, who spent weeks in the transit zone of moscow's international airport. washington want him to stand trial for espionage. instead, putin gave him a passport and granted hi
president putin will greet president obama, shake his hand, but what happens next, we will see, as if to suggest -- there is a sense they will talk about this. it needs to be solved, they know that. >> thanks for the update. >> let's take a closer look at this. the relationship with putin and obama was never on very firm footing. lately, they cannot agree on anything. >> the contrast in their approaches are profound. let's get a look at how things have developed. >>...
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. >> the focus shifts to washington where congress will focus on the debate next week. >> it is being seen as politically risky. >> and angry demonstrator disrupts the debate, hands stained with blood red paint and a protest in the house of representatives. lawmakers debated obama's plan for a possible military strike in response to the chemical weapons attack in syria. even the staunch supporters have their doubts. they don't support a military strike. >> that is another reason why they will get as much information as you possibly can. >> he had a particularly hard time in the house of representatives. >> i need more information. we need to give people the affirmation that we have the same facts. >> members are still uneasy about the lack of international backing. what will obama do if congress refuses to go long? >> the president, as you know, always has the authority to strike before going to congress. that doesn't change. >> the possibility remains that obama will go it alone and use military strikes without congressional support. >> it would be something that critics would feast
. >> the focus shifts to washington where congress will focus on the debate next week. >> it is being seen as politically risky. >> and angry demonstrator disrupts the debate, hands stained with blood red paint and a protest in the house of representatives. lawmakers debated obama's plan for a possible military strike in response to the chemical weapons attack in syria. even the staunch supporters have their doubts. they don't support a military strike. >> that is...
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barack obama avoided the words "democrat" and "republican." but he's made it clear he wants americans of different political stripes to work together. he laid out his vision for his next four years in his second inaugural address. obama was sworn in in public, something he had done in private the day before. former president, state governors and members of congress braved the cold alongside him. >> i, barack hussein obama, do solemnly swear. >> that i will faithfully execute. >> that i will faithfully execute. >> the office of the president of the united states. >> obama described his priorities for his second term from the domestic economy and diplomacy to climate change. he talked about values and principles common to all americans. he said prosperity must rest on the shoulders of the rising middle class. >> no single person can train all the math and science teachers we'll need to equip our children for the future. or build the roads and networks and research labs that will bring new jobs and businesses to our shores. now, more than ever, w
barack obama avoided the words "democrat" and "republican." but he's made it clear he wants americans of different political stripes to work together. he laid out his vision for his next four years in his second inaugural address. obama was sworn in in public, something he had done in private the day before. former president, state governors and members of congress braved the cold alongside him. >> i, barack hussein obama, do solemnly swear. >> that i will...
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additional tests are due in the next 48 hours to confirm the presence of the toxin. >> our washington correspondent is following this for us. any idea as to who might be behind this? >> oh -- we do not have a suspect yet, but there was a signature on the letters. the letters included the phrase "to see a wrong and not to expose it is to become to -- a silence -- is to become a silent partner to it." president obama said, "i am president obama and i approve this message." this is someone who wants to get attention. it is important to note that both are getting letters right now, republicans and democrats. that says to me this is someone who really hates government. the u.s. -- in the u.s., antigovernment extremists have a fascination with ricin in the past. you can easily buy manuals on how to produce ricin. >> from what you are hearing is there -- hearing, is there any indication that there might be a link between the ricin in these letters and the bombing in boston? >> not yet eerie -- not yet. >> thank you very much. >> back on this side of the atlantic, former british prime ministe
additional tests are due in the next 48 hours to confirm the presence of the toxin. >> our washington correspondent is following this for us. any idea as to who might be behind this? >> oh -- we do not have a suspect yet, but there was a signature on the letters. the letters included the phrase "to see a wrong and not to expose it is to become to -- a silence -- is to become a silent partner to it." president obama said, "i am president obama and i approve this...
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. >> obama hung out with clinton. >> next "tmz," lindsay lohan's new main squeeze. is she back with a chick or is it a guy or both? >> "tmz" online and on your phone 24/7. >> feeling bloated, got a nice layer of winter blubber going? it's time to take a load off on the "tmz" hollywood tour bus and get your cardio the easy way, like this steven tyler fan. you can see anyone, like diddy or jane lynch or berry gordy's son. >> i don't like to be around strangers. >> no problem. book a "tmz" custom charter and fill the bus with people you know for your birthdays, family reunions, even corporate events. [screaming] she's in finance. >> i've seen all your documentaries. you're brilliant. >> that's filmmaker michael moore, best known for has amazingly poignant farting contest. >> how you doing? >> he was arriving at l.a.x. yesterday ready to be the ball of laughs he always is. >> obama care has very good things in the bill. >> that guy's hysterical! and speaking of obama. >> did you see the photos of president obama hitting the golf swing with tiger woods? >> no, we didn't,
. >> obama hung out with clinton. >> next "tmz," lindsay lohan's new main squeeze. is she back with a chick or is it a guy or both? >> "tmz" online and on your phone 24/7. >> feeling bloated, got a nice layer of winter blubber going? it's time to take a load off on the "tmz" hollywood tour bus and get your cardio the easy way, like this steven tyler fan. you can see anyone, like diddy or jane lynch or berry gordy's son. >> i don't like...
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. >> we will see you next time. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >>> hello, and welcome back to nhk "newsline." >>> u.s. president obama and chinese president xi jinping are about to kick off a two day summit in california. they'll meet at a resort near palm springs. the chinese president arrived in the u.s. amid tight security. he flew in from mexico, the last leg of his latin america tour. obama is due to arrive on friday afternoon. they are expected to discuss a wide range of issues, including very many program and cyberattacks that the unit says are coming from china. no h
. >> we will see you next time. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >>> hello, and welcome back to nhk "newsline." >>> u.s. president obama and chinese president xi jinping are about to kick off a two day summit in california. they'll meet at a resort near palm springs. the chinese president arrived in the u.s. amid tight security. he flew in from mexico, the last leg of his latin america tour. obama is due to arrive on friday...
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last week, obama called irani and president hassan rouhani -- called iranian president hassan rouhani on the phone. >> december of next year, the last american combat troops on the ground in afghanistan are due to go home. it is part of washington's plan to get out of afghanistan after more than a decade of war. >> it is not only the troops that will be going home. there is also plenty of military equipment. how the logistics play out will depend in part on cooperation from moscow, as the u.s. secures routes to remove a massive military machine. here is more. >> the u.s. military mission in afghanistan is not over yet but the end is drawing near. by february, half of the american soldiers here are to be brought home. the biggest logistical challenge for the u.s. will be transporting its military equipment back. that will cost the american taxpayers at least 5 billion euros. >> most of the shipments are going out by plane, either directly to the united states or stopping off imports in the middle east -- stopping off in ports in the middle east. >> the original plan was to send it thro
last week, obama called irani and president hassan rouhani -- called iranian president hassan rouhani on the phone. >> december of next year, the last american combat troops on the ground in afghanistan are due to go home. it is part of washington's plan to get out of afghanistan after more than a decade of war. >> it is not only the troops that will be going home. there is also plenty of military equipment. how the logistics play out will depend in part on cooperation from moscow,...
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. >> and president obama honors the educator who is lost their lives -- educators who lost their lives in the connecticut school shooting. the touching tribute is next. >>> two people from our area are among 18 recipients of the 2012 presidential citizens' medals today. it's the second highest award a civilian can receive from the president of the united states. as fox 5's tom fitzgerald reports it's an award they share with many others they say. [ applause ] >> reporter: at the white house, president obama set the stage for a group of americans who he says approached citizenship not as a birthright but a responsibility. >> we get to recognize some extraordinary men and women who've gone above and beyond for their country and for their fellow citizens. >> maria gomez. >> reporter: maria was born in columbia but lives in washington. 25 years ago, her calling of service led her to create mary's center providing health care for d.c.'s immigrant community. >> i hope that this -- this award will inspire other young leaders to take that road less traveled. >> reporter: terry t. shima. ter
. >> and president obama honors the educator who is lost their lives -- educators who lost their lives in the connecticut school shooting. the touching tribute is next. >>> two people from our area are among 18 recipients of the 2012 presidential citizens' medals today. it's the second highest award a civilian can receive from the president of the united states. as fox 5's tom fitzgerald reports it's an award they share with many others they say. [ applause ] >>...